One of my quests for good health involves hiking the many trails at the Indiana Dunes State Park which sits along the shores of Lake Michigan. If you are ever in my area, I highly recommend spending a few hours, or even a full day there. I am so lucky to live so close. I've probably been there a thousand times in the past 10 years. There are so many trails to choose from, or you can just walk the beach. It's so worth getting the annual pass. I always take my camera because there is always something new and interesting to see.
Brian and I took our weekend hike today and picked up our annual pass. The weather was perfect. This is the first time we've been there this year so we stuck to the easier trail. We normally take one of the more rugged trails, but we need to work up to those. A few years ago I was an expert at mastering Trail 8. That's the KILLER of the trails. You hike up the three highest dunes and back again. I plan to do it again very soon.
Great photos. Love the Dunes. We haven't stopped by there in a year or two. We passed through Indiana last weekend, and I couldn't believe how dry it is! I thought we had it bad, but central northern Indiana was awful.
ReplyDeleteWow, these photos are gorgeous! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteThe Indiana Dunes are one of my favorite places in the entire world. When I went to school at Valpo, I went on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. Good luck re-mastering the killer trail!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I especially love the sunrise photo. A new day is dawning....
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to take a hike! And it looks like it was a PERFECT day. Gorgeous pictures, thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWe have gone to some places along Lake Michigan, here in Michigan, and it is just beautiful along the shoreline!
Oh man! With such beautiful places as those, who wouldn't want to hike? Looks like so much fun!
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Looks like a very beautiful place. The pictures really bring it all too life. I moved to another city in Michigan a few months ago and there is a river trail that goes throughout the city. This post has me planning a walk along the trail for this weekend and had given me a idea for my own blog!!!
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sounds like great fun. I love to be near the water, and I'd love to hike there. BTW, I just started one of the Chocoholic Mystery series books by JoAnna Carl that takes place on Lake Michigan. Ever heard of it? I know the author...
ReplyDeletePretty photos. It is always better to get fit when the view is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to work out! Love the sunset shot :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place for a hike. We have Presque Isle State park here along the shores of lake Erie.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I'd love to visit your area one day. Was that a piece of driftwood I saw? Looks like an incredible place to enjoy nature, and yes, hike some, too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place to hike! We have gone to the Oregon Dunes near Florence and those puppies are hard to climb! One step forward, three steps back! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful place! That top center photo is gorgeous. Hiking is one of my favorite ways to stay in shape :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks so peaceful. I can almost feel a slight breeze and the sand between my toes looking at it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! It's amazing to me how many serene places there are like that across our country. Simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! We went for the first time last year, can't wait to go again.
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